Director, Advancement

Department: Advancement & Univ Relations

Salary: $80,937 - $90,042

This position is 100% on campus

Description:

Job Summary

Director of Advancement develops, implements and manages a strategic fundraising plan for assigned college or unit. This position serves as a vital liaison between the college and the business community, foundations, and alumni, fostering robust partnerships and securing essential funding. Through these efforts, the Director of Advancement ensures alignment with the college's mission and enhances its reputation and impact.

Duties

Directs development activities by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects to support the college's strategic priorities and fundraising goals
Collaborates with University Advancement central office to ensure coordinated efforts and maximize fundraising success
Builds and maintains strong relationships with alumni, donors, business leaders, and foundation representatives to foster ongoing support and engagement
Serves as liaison to the external community and is the primary point of contact between the College and the local, regional, and national business communities
Identifies and pursues funding opportunities from foundations, preparing grant proposals and managing relationships with foundation representatives
Collaborates with college leadership to develop and implement fundraising strategies that align with the college's mission and goals
Administers other advancement activities, such as alumni relations, communications, special events, etc., for assigned college or unit

Marginal Duties

Participates in University-wide development activities as needed
Performs all other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports:

None

Delegation of Work:

Supervision Given:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the trends, issues, and practices related to fundraising and advancement

Skills:

Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills are essential

Abilities:

Ability to represent the university in various capacities, including its major initiatives and units
Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, prioritize assignments, and manage time effectively while fostering relationships with colleagues, donors, volunteers, and university officials

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:

Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

Work is performed in a typical, comfortable interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
The individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of related job experience
Demonstrated track record of closing major gifts ranging from $50,000 to $1M+ in a high-volume fundraising environment and experience in strategically managing a portfolio of donors using efficient moves management techniques

License/Certification:

None required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a University setting or similarly complex non-profit environment
Experience working with a Dean of an academic unit on philanthropic endeavors
Management of philanthropic volunteers, including volunteer boards/committees

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.

Quicklink to apply: https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/director-advancement-houston-texas-united-states

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